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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,716, 844,074 and 168,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,716, 844,074 and 168,732 is: 253,098

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,716 : 844,074 = 168,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,716/844,074 = 168,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,716x = 844,074 × 168,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,716x = 142,422,294,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,422,294,168/562,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,098

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